Requisition ID: 6023
Grade: P4
Country: Austria
Duty Station: Vienna
Category: Professional and Higher
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 100 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 129,887 USD
Application Deadline: 06-Aug-2025, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement
Female candidates from all Member States are particularly encouraged to apply.

I. Organizational Context

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional and Country Offices.

The Directorate of Strategic Planning, Programming and Policy (SPP), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible and accountable for UNIDO’s strategic planning and programming through the provision of coordinated and cohesive frameworks and policy advice. It plays the central role for UNIDO regarding the engagement in South-South and Triangular Cooperation matters, the strategic positioning of UNIDO within the United Nation system, strategic engagement in multilateral fora including BRICS, G20 and G7. It also leads the promotion of Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women through mainstreaming gender considerations at the institutional and programmatic level. In addition, the Directorate oversees the Organization’s industrial policy research, statistics and SDG9 reporting activities, and normative function, and ensures a cohesive and consistent approach to Knowledge Management (KM) in UNIDO.

The position is located under the Division of Strategic Programming, Results Monitoring and Quality Assurance (SPP/SPM) and it is intended to implement the mandate of the Division in relation to the operationalization of the UNIDO Monitoring and Reporting policy. The Programme Officer (Results and Performance Management) works under the overall guidance of the Director, Division of Strategic Programming, Results Monitoring and Quality Assurance; the direct supervision of the Chief of the Strategic Programming, Results Monitoring and Reporting Unit (SPP/SPM/SPR); and in close collaboration with the colleagues to support the mandate of the Division to enhance the quality of programme and project design and supports all Directorates in achieving the expected results.

At the P4 level, the incumbent is expected to deliver: (a) work that is analytical in contributing to results achieved by the Division; (b) in creating an enabling environment for collaborative work which is catalytic to achieving results; (c) in building relationships which contributes to counterparts’ engagement and (d) in achieving results that provide baselines for a service. The measure of success is timely, consistent and appropriate delivery of results.

The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her supervisor and colleagues, within as well as outside the unit. Within the formal teams, the incumbent may be expected to backstop other team members as required. Staff -members are subject to the authority of the Director-General and in this context all staff are expected to serve in any assignment and duty station as determined by the needs of the Organization.

II. Main Responsibilities

As a team member, whether on a divisional, cross-functional or cross sectoral level, the incumbent shall carry out the following activities to achieve the results of the Division and the outcomes of Directorate:

Corporate performance and results monitoring and reporting: i) design and develop corporate Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) guidance, strategy, criteria, systems and tools for Technical Cooperation (TC) programmes and projects; ii) support the execution of comprehensive monitoring plans to track performance across UNIDO operations, in particular the Technical Cooperation portfolio and identify potential challenges; iii) promote Results-Based Management and corporate Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) culture to ensure effectiveness at the country, programme and project level; iv) provide strategic and technical guidance to TC and field personnel on issues related to M&E so that they support and contribute to corporate performance and results monitoring, reporting, and self-evaluation; v) prepare analytical reports on UNIDO performance and results at corporate level; vi) participate in programme/project M&E missions; vii) act as focal point for M&E and coordinate M&E work within the Organization, linking corporate, country, and programme/project levels.
Analyze data and generate reports: collect, analyze, and interpret data to produce detailed reports on the alignment of UNIDO operations to its Monitoring and Reporting policy with related performance metrics.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues: Identify technical problems promptly and collaborate with relevant organizational units to address them to ensure minimal disruption, in particular to the Technical Cooperation portfolio.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with IT, technical divisions, and other units to ensure effective monitoring and communication of system status.
Develop training materials and provide training and support: Lead the training and support offered to team members and colleagues on monitoring tools and best practices.
Gender mainstreaming: Take responsibility for promoting gender transformative management, lead by example, integrate gender considerations in all activities and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women at institutional and programmatic level.
Other Special Projects: Perform other special projects and assignments, draft reports, and undertake research and arrange training activities, as required by the Unit/Division.

III. Core Values and Competencies

Core Values

WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Key Competencies

WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those, we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

IV. Minimum Organizational Requirements

Education: Advanced university level degree (master’s or equivalent) in Economics, Environmental Management, Engineering or another field relevant to UNIDO’s mandate, is required.

Experience:

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience, including some at least three (3) at the international level, involving technical cooperation programmes and projects in developing countries, is required.
Experience in all phases of project cycle, is required.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, in particular in relation to the implementation of technical cooperation projects, is required.
A proven track record in gender equality and the empowerment of women is required.
Experience in stakeholder engagement, policy implementation, and cross-functional coordination is highly desirable.
Good communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively is highly desirable.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and at least another UNIDO working language, is required. An additional UNIDO working language is desirable.

For further information on salaries, refer to the International Civil Service Commission website: https://icsc.un.org/

Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

Visit the UNIDO careers site for details on how to apply: https://careers.unido.org/

NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.

Notice to applicants:
UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unido.org

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